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BELOVED by Love Beauty and Planet: Valentine’s Gift Guide

BE[LOVE]D is in the air! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner wanted to share the greatest pampering beauty gifts from vegan beauty brand BELOVED by Love Beauty and Planet! Check out the below products available at Target and Target.com that make the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day!

About BELOVED by Love Beauty and Planet

  • BELOVED by Love Beauty and Planet is a line of pampering bath & body products that transforms bath time into a small act of love for your body, mind and planet.
  • Our products are vegan, made with plant-based cleansers and moisturizers, free from parabens and sulfate cleansers, and made with 92%+ naturally-derived* ingredients. Love Beauty and Planet (including BELOVED) is PETA approved, meaning we do not test on animals, anywhere in the world.
    • *We consider an ingredient naturally derived if it’s unchanged from its natural state or has a natural source and undergone some processing — but retains greater than 50% of its original natural structure. 92% naturally derived means 92% of our formula, including water, is made up of naturally derived content!
  • Our bottles and jars are recyclable and made with 100% recycled plastic. We are proudly committed to continuously seeking innovative ways to reduce our environmental impact while offering consumers exciting formats for their different needs (excluding body scrubs, candles, and sheet masks)
  • BELOVED by Love Beauty and Planet is available exclusively at Target stores and Target.com/Beloved

 

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DARK & LOVELY BRINGS BRIGHT, BOLD & BLONDE HOME WITH NEW UPLIFT BLEACH KIT – TikTok Outfit

Now entering its 50th year, Dark & Lovely has been the go-to brand for Black women looking to achieve head-turning styles, while protecting the integrity of their hair. The brand continues to stay relevant with new innovations like the Uplift Bleach Kit, which appeals to consumers of all agers, including Gen Z and Millennials who are looking to express themselves through their style. Keeping in step with this, the new Uplift Bleach Kit features a patented, two-part system that is not only easy to use, but delivers up to 8 levels of dramatic lift – from Black to honey blonde to platinum. The new haircare solution also includes curl safe technology with encapsulated oils that provide 4x more hydration, while maintaining hair texture.

“As a newly converted blonde, I am thrilled for the launch of Dark & Lovely’s new Bleach Kit,” said actress, producer and Dark & Lovely Brand Ambassador, Storm Reid. “This has already become an absolute must-have in my beauty arsenal. What I really love is that I can actually use it to keep my hair looking amazing from home.”

“When opting to go blonde, it’s important to use products that not only help you to achieve your desired hue, but nourish the hair while respecting its natural curl pattern,” said celebrity hairstylist Kendall Dorsey, who styles Kelly Rowland, Saweetie and Alicia Keys.  “The Dark & Lovely Uplift Bleach Kit does just that, making it the perfect at-home staple for blonde bombshells.”

Dark & Lovely

The Dark & Lovely Uplift Bleach Kit is available for $8.49 at Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com. For more information about Dark & Lovely and the Uplift Bleach Kit, please visit DarkAndLovely.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

ABOUT DARK & LOVELY
Dark & Lovely, founded in 1972, was created to help Black women express and embrace their individual styles. As one of the first brands to celebrate the Black consumer, for 50 years Dark & Lovely has been known for offering innovative products and technology made exclusively for Black Women to address their specific beauty needs.  As a subsidiary of L’Oréal USA, Dark & Lovely continues to unveil breakthrough hair innovations for women of color. For more information, visit www.darkandlovely.com

 

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Fashion and Beauty Influencer Aaliyah Jay Relaunches Fashion Label Twisted Saints

In time for Valentine’s Day, fashion and beauty influencer, YouTuber and content creator Aaliyah Jay launches her re-branded Twisted Saints clothing line.
The Twisted Saints website will include three new items including a sheer patterned mesh top, leather pants and cut out yellow and a blue body con dress.
Fashion has always been a strong interest for Aaliyah, so it’s no surprise that she has started her foray as a fashion designer. On her YouTube channel, Aaliyah can be found doing vlogs, fashion and beauty tutorials and more uniquely she also does amazing fashion history videos such as the ones she did on Zelda Wynn Valdes (creator of the Playboy Bunny costume) and Maurizio Gucci and doing fashion commentary such as the videos of her best and worst dressed of The LACMA Gala 2021, The Met Gala 2021, The Oscars 2021 and most recently she covered the fashion from the 2021 American Music Awards on What’s Trendings’ Instagram page.
“​​I created this brand to create a world where everyone can be their true self while still dressing the part,” says Aaliyah Jay. “I’m excited about this relaunch because it feels very personal because while creating it, I found myself, my path and my voice again through creating these pieces!”
Check out recent YouTube video of Aaliyah explaining common misconceptions of her brand and discussing Twisted Saints below.
ABOUT AALIYAH JAY
Over the past 5+ years, fashion and beauty influencer and Youtuber, Aaliyah Jay has cultivated a following of over 4 million across her social media platforms. Aaliyah creates fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle content that she hopes will inspire others to be their authentic selves.
Originally from Boston and now living in New York, Aaliyah Jay is now venturing into the next step of her career, one as an emerging media personality and fashion designer. She will be relaunching her unique clothing line Twisted Saints out Q1 2022, in addition to growing her already large platforms and expanding her media profile.
ABOUT TWISTED SAINTS FASHION LINE
Bold colors and patterns make the new Twisted Saints launch a perfect ready to wear line for the confident, independent and inclusive individual. An individual with a mind of their own who wears what they want fearlessly. While the line is geared towards women, the line is inclusive for all genders and non binary individuals. When wearing Twisted Saints, remember it’s your world, everyone else is just living in it.
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GET SPRING READY WITH Democracy, a Casual Lifestyle Brand Embraces Women of All Shapes & Sizes – TikTok Outfit

Democracy highlights the new meaning to the principles of “Curve Equality,” Democracy continues to be the industry leader with their signature “Ab”solution® Fit Technology offerings; three (we have a lot more than just 3 products with this technology) products that are engineered and designed to fit every curve, and flatter a woman’s shape by fusing together style, comfort and a great fit.

With their proprietary “Ab”solution® jean, “The Glider” “Ab”solution Booty Lift Jegging and “Ab” leisure jogger, Democracy accomplishes the principles that the brand has been built upon, acknowledging that shapes are different but created equal.

  • The “Ab”solution® jean uses innovative construction that incorporates smooth, super-stretch denim, slimming panels to mold and hold, a hidden inner elastic waistband for a no gap waist, mesh panels for tummy control, signature curved back yoke, and strategically placed pockets which give her a “booty lift.”
  • “The Glider” jegging provides the look of premium quality jeans with the fit of your favorite pair of leggings, with mold and hold “Ab”solution® technology. With an extra-wide pull-on high waist, along with a faux-fly and decorated in a rich dark indigo hue, these stretch-kissed jegging jeans gives off the look of classic jeans.
  • The “Ab”leisure pants are the definition of comfort and style. With a tapered, not too tight fit, the “Ab” leisure jogger features an easy pull-on waist with drawstring and roll cuff hem, along with a faux-fly front and functional front pockets.

ABOUT DEMOCRACY

Democracy is a denim-based casual lifestyle brand, devoted to the woman who grew up with fashion, then got busy with life. She’s passionate about her family and career, but never lost her desire to feel good and look current. With this under-served customer in mind, Democracy was born.

 

Founded on the principle of “Curve Equality,” which acknowledges that all shapes are different, but created equal, we designed a jean that maximizes a woman’s shape by fusing together style, comfort and technology. Democracy’s signature “Ab” solution jean uses innovative construction that incorporates smooth, super-stretch denim, slimming panels to mold and hold, a hidden inner elastic waistband for a no gap waist, mesh panels for tummy control, signature curved back yoke, and strategically placed pockets which give her a “booty lift.”

 

Built from the bottoms up, Democracy blends a universal fit for all shapes and sizes with an effortless aesthetic. Inspired by this multitasking woman with an ageless mindset, Democracy introduces emerging trends in an accessible and affordable way that meets all of her lifestyle needs. Through unparalleled value that fits her body and her wallet. Democracy embraces who she is, enhances what she’s got, elevates her confidence, and evolves her personal style.

 

Caren Lettiere, founder and President of Democracy Clothing and she is a true thought leader in the Women’s fashion space and built a brand for ALL women. Fueled by the passion to fill a void in the marketplace for unmet fashion needs of women like herself, along with her deep desire to look current herself in flattering and age-appropriate clothing, Caren created the Democracy Clothing Brand. Founded as a denim based casual lifestyle collection best known for its “Ab” solution jeans and pants with fit technology, Democracy embraces women of all shapes and sizes, providing them with confidence building, modern clothing that fits both their bodies and their wallets. Today, Caren is leading a dynamic dream team through a period of unprecedented growth. In November 2019, Democracy launched a shop-able e-commerce site DemocracyClothing.com to facilitate an even closer connection to the brand’s loyal customers so they can look good and feel good while doing good.

 

 

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Pantone launches the Fashion, Home + Interiors Paper Traveler

Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color tools for designers, today announced the launch of the newest edition of the Pantone Fashion Home + Interiors (FHI) Paper Traveler.
The Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors Paper Traveler was updated to provide a better user experience for designers and teams due to the changing nature of work to allow them to create from anywhere. This newest iteration features 2,625 colors arranged by color family and is arranged in a compact accordion-style format that lets you see your entire palette of pigment colors in one glance. Colors are produced as nitrocellulose lacquer applied to paper, similar to the FHI Color Guide. Each color is supported by digital data for fast turnaround and on-time production.
The Pantone FHI Paper Traveler is part of Pantone’s Fashion, Home + Interiors (FHI) product suite which is focused on providing support with digital and physical products for designers around the globe who create products for fashion and home furnishings and related product markets such as footwear, activewear, cosmetics, accessories, gaming and other hard goods to use the color language to select, communicate and control color throughout the design process. The Paper Traveler is the perfect partner to Pantone Connect, allowing users to physically confirm their digital color while on the go.
Additional updates to the Pantone FHI Paper Traveler also includes:
  • All 2,625 (including the newest 315) Pantone colors all on an accordion layout small booklet for easy reference.
  • Features an exclusive chip of Color of the Year 2022, PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri.
  • 70 colors arranged per page in a large chip size to provide a better visual and user experience for designers.
  • A portable size that is meant to easily fit a work-from-home/flex work environment.
  • H. 3″(7.62cm) x W.8″(20.3cm) X L 10″ (25.4cm)
  • Colors on pigment paper to reach multiple substrates design options and markets.
“Our team is relentless in updating our products to ensure that designers have tools that support their way of working. With the new FHI Paper Traveler, we wanted to make sure that not only are we aligning our product to the diverse nature of the FHI industry, but also the changing nature of work. We are very excited for our designers to have a better user experience, with features that will help them make the best color choices and create an easier, more efficient process individually and with their teams,” said Tannese Williams, Product Manager of Fashion Home + Interiors at Pantone.
For more information on the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors Paper Traveler please visit www.pantone.com.
About Pantone
Pantone, a wholly-owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated, enables color-critical decisions, from inspiration to realization, for brands and manufacturers. Over 10 million designers and producers around the world employ Pantone Products and Services to communicate through color, and control consistency across various materials and finishes. Pantone offers designers, brands and consumers, products and services through three unique business divisions: Pantone Standards, which includes digital and physical workflow tools and the quintessential Pantone Color Language; the Pantone Color Institute™, which provides trend, brand identity, and color assurance consulting services; and Pantone Lifestyle, the consumer products division that brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. More information is available at www.pantone.com. For the latest news, trends, information and conversations, connect with Pantone on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.
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At-home Valentine’s Day meal with The Fresh Market

The Fresh Market’s heart-shaped ribeye has returned! Many people are planning to spend Valentine’s Day at home this year, and our Premium Choice Sweetheart Ribeye is the perfect way to say “I love you” deliciously.

Hand-cut and butterflied by our expert butchers, this steak maintains its unique shape when cooked. The meat is aged a minimum of 14 days for maximum tenderness.

This limited-time specialty is available in store from February 11-14.

Is your love more of a seafood fan? Woo them with our Heart-Shaped Crab Cakes. Available February 9-14, these perfectly seasoned Maryland crab cakes are ready to cook when you pick them up.

As the holidays draw nearer, keep an eye out at your local The Fresh Market for more specialty items like our chocolate-dipped strawberries, heart-shaped desserts and show-stopping florals.

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Fashion Influencer Aaliyah Jay (2 million +) talks new fashion line, success & more on Blavity TV

In a new article and video by Black culture platform Blavity, fashion and beauty content creator and influencer Aaliyah Jay is highlighted. In the clip, Aaliyah discuses the upcoming relaunch of her clothing line Twisted Saints out Q1 2022 as well as her rise as an influencer and the implications that result from her success.

Over the past 5+ years, Aaliyah has cultivated a following of over 4 million across her social media platforms. Aaliyah creates fashion, beauty, travel and lifestyle content that she hopes will inspire others to be their authentic selves.

Now in LA and originally from Boston and New York, she is now venturing into the next step of her career, one as a fashion designer and correspondent. In addition to fashion commentary and vlogging, she will be relaunching her clothing line Twisted Saints at the beginning of 2022 in addition to growing her already large platforms and expanding her media profile.

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BADGLEY MISCHKA UNVEILS THE 2021 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, “GIVE THE GIFT OF SPARKLE”

Badgley Mischka is pleased to unveil the brand’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide, entitled “Gift the Gift of Sparkle.”

Featuring apparel, jewelry, shoes, sunglasses and fragrance, this year’s gift guide highlights 10 of Mark Badgley and James Mischka’s favorite sparkly creations, perfect for every glamorous woman on anyone’s list.

The Badgley Mischka 2021 Holiday Gift Guide photos and video were captured on October 21, 2021 in New York City.

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First Lady Jill Biden was Spotted Wearing Designer Heather B. Moore’s Jewelry

On several occasions, First Lady Jill Biden was spotted wearing designer Heather B. Moore’s personalized jewelry. Moore’s approachable designs have helped wearers personalize and memorialize important people, places, and events in their lives. Her designs have won industry awards for more than a decade.

“Our approach is to find out what’s most important to the customer,” says Moore. “It might be a drawing made by one of their children, the date or place they were married, or a note from one of their grandparents. Those define who you are, and we turn them into jewelry so that they are always with you. You might start out with one memory, like the day your child was born, then add to that over the years, one piece at a time.”

Dr. Biden has been spotted wearing several different combinations of her pieces (including at least one with her children’s names), something that the Heather B. Moore collection makes it easy to do.

“We help you pick the right pieces to express your style,” says Heather. “That way, you have a fresh look for each occasion. All of our pieces are handmade in the US, too, and designed right here in Cleveland, Ohio.”

Heather B. Moore was the original designer who brought personalization to fine jewelry. In addition to making her work available through dozens of fine jewelry stores across the country, Moore also offers online design services at heatherbmoore.com for those who don’t have a local source.

“I started this company to help people cherish who they are. Knowing that the FLOTUS is a fan is a dream come true!”

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THE ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE PLANS FULL RETURN TO NEW ORLEANS IN JULY 2022

Essence Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology and commerce company dedicated to serving Black women and communities, today announced the full return of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture to New Orleans from June 30 – July 3, 2022.

After pivoting to a virtual experience in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, the ESSENCE Festival will host a fully live gathering for the first time in two years, celebrating the culture and resilience of the Black community with the theme “It’s the Black Joy for Me!”  In addition, with its strong digital performance – including a 65% increase in Festival content streams from 2020 (45 million) to 2021 (70+ million), the ESSENCE Festival of Culture will build on the global audience gained via its virtual programming to continue to deliver a comprehensive and engaging digital experience to attendees both live and around the world.

“The reimagining of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans – fully physical and fully digital – experience will be epic,” said Caroline Wanga, CEO, Essence Communications, Inc. “Given what we have collectively experienced over the last two years, the opportunity to convene and uplift in the spirit of culture, equity, celebration – and joy – is more of a privilege and honor than it has ever been. We look forward to our homecoming in the City of New Orleans and to strengthening our impact as a cornerstone of Black culture, entrepreneurship and economic inclusion – working always to serve Black women and communities deeply.”

The unparalleled live experience will include almost one million square feet of space for empowerment programming (networking, finance, career, wellness, fashion, beauty and more) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, nightly concerts at Caesars Superdome and other entertaining and inspirational activations in venues across the city.  The Festival’s robust digital programming will include live streaming of select on-the-ground activities in New Orleans, as well as new and exclusive digital content and experiences created for the live and virtual audiences.

“We are elated to announce the return of the ESSENCE Festival to New Orleans in the Summer of 2022,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell.  “ESSENCE brings so much to our city and our economy, and I can’t wait to see what this year has to offer. The City of New Orleans and the ESSENCE Festival are inextricably linked through our remarkable history and our steadfast focus on and commitment to culture, community, and economic inclusion.  We look forward to continuing this partnership to create an even deeper legacy of impact and inclusion for our city and for all who will join us in July to make this experience the best yet.”

Launched in 1995 as an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of ESSENCE magazine, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has since evolved into the world’s largest celebration of Black women, culture and communities.  Regularly convening more than 530,000 people annually over July 4th weekend in New Orleans, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture is now also the nation’s largest festival by per day attendance.

Additional details regarding the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture – including ticketing, schedules, talent line-up, COVID protocols (based on recommended guidance from Public Health Agencies and the City of New Orleans), and more – will be released in January 2022.  Visit www.essencefestival.com for the latest information.

ABOUT ESSENCE COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Essence Communications is the number one—and only 100% Black-owned—media, technology and commerce company at scale dedicated to Black women and communities.  With a community of more than 31 million Black women, ESSENCE inspires a global audience through diverse storytelling and immersive original content rooted in Culture, Equity and Celebration.  The brand’s multi-platform presence in/ publishing, experiential and online encompasses its namesake magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; and signature live events, including Black Women in Music, Black Women in Hollywood, Street Style and the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.